The Make-Up Designory (MUD) is a private school that provides training for makeup artists. With campuses in LA and NYC, MUD has established themselves a a top destination for makeup artistry for film, TV, fashion and retail. In addition to being a private, post-secondary institution, MUD also develops and markets their own line of professional quality makeup products and tools. MUD products are available online at mudshop.com and from a variety of retailers around the world.
This month, MUD introduces Lip Glaze in three fabulous shades. Packaged in a squeezable tube with an easy-to-apply tip, these glosses give your lips a …read more

One of my favorite products from Smashbox is their lip plumper. Unlike other lip plumpers that really over do it, this one gives you a luscious, naturally-looking yet plump pout. Recently, I discovered that Sephora was offering the Smashbox O-PLUMP Intuitive Lip Plumper as bonus in their Gloss & Glow Kit.
This kit features the plumper, along with O-GLOSS Intuitive Lip Color and O-GLOW Intuitive Cheek Color. These products offer a pretty shade of pink that you are sure to love.
Be careful when using it though — a little goes a long way, particularly with the O-GLOW. So use just a …read more

Throughout October, 30% of each sale of YSL Golden Gloss No. 27 will benefit the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. NBCC Fund is dedicated to ending breast cancer through grassroots action and advocacy.  This terrific gloss is available online from YSL for just $28.00.
This special lip gloss offers a shimmery golden pink color that shines with the shimmer of real gold. Its Nigelle and Cameline oils also protect and nourish your lips. If you are looking for a mirror-like gloss that is simply beautiful, this lip gloss is a good bet.
Be sure to look for other pink ribbon products around …read more

Some women use the same color lip gloss or lipstick almost every day, while others mix it up all the time. If you are the latter, then this set of six lip gloss colors from Clinique is a fantastic buy.
The Clinique Limited-Edition Kissable Six includes three dual-ended glosses and six fabulous shades — Lilac/Double Plum, Strawberry Burst/Peppermint Patty, and Blackberry Bloom/Pink Champagne. These glosses offer plump and shine for a full, “kissable” look.
Priced at $35.00, this set will also makes a terrific gift. These glosses come in a signature clear zippered bag. You can purchase the Clinique Limited-Edition Kissable Six …read more

Throughout the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many beauty companies are offering ways to purchase wonderful products and give back to the cause. VMV Hypoallergenics is teaming up with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and will donate $1 from each sale of select items in an assortment of pretty-in-pink shades, including:

Glow Lip and Cheek Tint ($21) in Debutante, Blush Crush and Tea Rose
The Big O! Glow Spectacularly Glossy Lip and Cheek Lustre ($25) in Baby Doll, Frou Frou, Snuggle and Show Girl
Lip Bliss Lipstick ($23) in Pink Diamond, Veronica and Pamper Me
Lipped Crème Lipstick ($21) …read more

You may be familiar with the custom blended cosmetics from Three Custom Color Specialists. And now, they have created a new exclusive shade of lip gloss to support Bright Pink, a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 20% of sales generated by the purchase of Be Bright Pink Lip Gloss will be donated to support Bright Pink. To learn more about the charity, visit bebrightpink.org.
This special pink lip gloss offers a sheer pink color with a silvery finish. …read more

Estee Lauder is one of the biggest supporters of breast cancer awareness. This year, the company will donate $500,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in connection with the sales of its Pink Ribbon Collection through the end of October 2009. Today let’s look at a couple of their pink ribbon lip sets.
Estee Lauder Evelyn Lauder Lip Set
The lip collection shades were hand-picked by Evelyn Lauder and include a lipstick, lip gloss and lip pencil. Priced at $22.00, you can find this set at Estee Lauder counters around the country, as well as at esteelauder.com. The shades Evelyn selected include:

Pure …read more

If you haven’t seen the Dior Fall makeup collection, you really need to have a look. Dior Jazz Club takes the sultry sophistication of the 1920s Jazz Age and adds a modern twist. Ultra glamorous, these colors can go from day to night with smoky eyes and lots of plums shades.
Though you can find pieces of the Dior Jazz Club collection at variety of stores, some items are exclusive to Nordstrom and others to Sephora.
Dior Jazz Club Eye Palette ($65.00)
Inside this glossy makeup up clutch you will find four eyeshadows, a brow-shaping powder and cream-to-powder eyeliner. It comes in two …read more

Lancome Juicy Tube lip gloss delivers impeccable shine and a sheer wash of color that leaves your lips absolutely … juicy. And right now, you get a special limited edition set that celebrates the anniversary of the Juicy Tubes shade — Rose Fishnets. This rosy nude shade has touches of gold from extra shine. The Rose Fishnets shade is exclusive to Sephora.
The Lancome Rose Fishnet Juicy Tubes Set includes the Juicy Tubes plus a Lancome Lip Contour pencil in Cherie (berry). A $40 value, you can snag the set right now at Sephora for just $18 (which is the regular …read more

Recently I was introduced to Jouer Cosmetics. I always love trying out new makeup and this line is terrific. Start with their website, which provides some interactive fun!
When you arrive on the site, click on “Play With Jouer” in the navigation bar. You will see pictures of four models with different skintones. You can then select from eye, cheek and lip colors available from Jouer. All four models will then be shown wearing the products you selected. It’s a great way to see how the colors work well with all skintones.
I tried a variety of different Jouer products and two …read more